Were You There?
There’s a familiar old spiritual hymn that asks, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” (Click here for a version recorded by Johnny Cash and the Carter Family.) The truth–and the good news–is...
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Forgiveness and Healing
One of the unfortunate realities of life is that we find ourselves getting wounded often by others. Some of us have been hurt very deeply by things that others have done to us. Other...
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Sin Much?
When was the last time you sinned? If you were asked that question in person, I’m guessing that you would probably laugh at the absurdity. But if pressed for a real answer, you’d probably...
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Family of God
Sometimes people lament the deterioration of families in today’s culture. To be sure, families seem to experience brokenness and unrest frequently these days. But families aren’t disappearing; instead, families often look more different now...
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The Wind of God
Christians believe that the Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity: Along with the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit is a distinct person but still thoroughly God. It’s a mystery that Christians...
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Mirror Image
Sometimes you hear people make statements about Jesus that are actually expressions of their own views. “Jesus wouldn’t say something like that.” “Do you really think Jesus would vote for that candidate?” “Doesn’t Jesus...
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Persistent Belief
Animals are often imprinted with certain instincts from birth. Sea turtles, for example, know as soon as they are born that they need to get to the water as quickly as possible. Ducklings seem...
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Whose Back Do You Have?
There may be no greater feeling than knowing that someone has your back. It’s a combination of affirmation, confidence in you, and unwavering support, no matter what happens. It may happen only once in...
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Framily
You might be familiar with the term “framily”; it’s a mashup of the two words “friends” and “family.” Framily are friends who are so close that you might think of them as more like...
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A Colorful Kingdom
Some of the most inspiring worship experiences in my life have been in cross-cultural settings. It doesn’t happen often, but a few times in my life I have had the privilege of worshiping with...
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